Staff Bios
Jessica Daughetee
Executive Director
Jessica Daughetee brings executive leadership, nonprofit experience, and a deeply personal connection to cancer to her role as Executive Director of Cancer Pathways.
A cancer survivor herself, Jessica understands firsthand the emotional and practical impact of a diagnosis on individuals and families. Her support of Cancer Pathways began years before stepping into this role. She hosted a charity golf tournament benefiting the organization and served as a survivor model in the Surviving with Style gala, building on her longstanding commitment to supporting individuals and families affected by cancer.
Jessica has spent more than two decades leading large organizations. She most recently served as Corporate Vice President of Marketing at Microsoft and previously was Chief Marketing Officer at Avnet and a senior leader at Intel.
Beyond her corporate career, Jessica founded and led a charitable giving foundation, oversaw global philanthropy and volunteer programs, and served on nonprofit boards. She has led major fundraising initiatives and remained actively engaged in advocacy and community impact throughout her career.
As Executive Director, Jessica is focused on expanding Cancer Pathways’ reach, strengthening partnerships, and ensuring sustainable growth so that every person touched by cancer has access to education, support, and community.
Jana Mastrogiovanni, MS, LPC
Director of Programs
Debra Dawson
Director of Development
Deb joined Cancer Pathways staff in March 2023, but has been involved with the organization for many years. Her background is in Human Resources, Marketing, and Administration before dedicating her time volunteering with several local and global organizations. She has over 15 years experience working with non-profits and is honored to be a part of the team.
Glenn Rockowitz, MS
Director of Support Services
Glenn has been serving as a clinical advocate for cancer patients of all ages for over a decade and is currently pursuing his PhD in psycho-oncology. Glenn, himself a four-time cancer survivor, believes emotionally supportive environments are essential to the healing process and prioritizes making such sacred spaces available to all community members from diagnosis to long-term survivorship. As a former comedian and SNL writer, Glenn also strongly believes in the healing powers of laughter and tries to infuse humor into all emotional support settings. Above all else, he is dedicated to the original Gilda’s Club philosophy that no one should face cancer alone.
Paige Hansen-Shankar
Teen Writing Contest Program Manager
Paige works on special projects and has been a longtime volunteer at Cancer Pathways. She has served on the Board of Trustees at The Meridian School, served on the Parent Guardian Association at her daughter’s school and also volunteered at Team Survivor Northwest. Prior to getting her Certificate of Non-Profit Management, Paige worked in Human Resources at Adobe. Her passion has always been to make the world a better place by serving others and she is excited to bring a wealth of experience in human resources, marketing and administration to Cancer Pathways. Paige has a B.A. in Public Administration from Miami University and a Certificate of Non Profit Management from the University of Washington.
Morgan Weidner
Youth and Community Programs Manager
Morgan supports a number of programs at Cancer Pathways, with a focus on member services and in-person programming. She also serves as Interim Director for Camp Sparkle and is a health educator for the Cancer Happens program. Prior to Cancer Pathways, Morgan coordinated graduate medical education trainings and conferences in the field of reproductive health. She is passionate about ensuring all people have access to quality healthcare. Morgan graduated from Scripps College with a Bachelor’s in Politics with a concentration in health policy. Outside of work, she enjoys listening to audiobooks, teaching herself new crafts, and seeing live music.
Katie Dawson
Development and Events Coordinator
Katie joined Cancer Pathways in the summer of 2023 as a volunteer and became a full-time staff member in September 2024. She supports the planning and execution of fundraising events and helps strengthen relationships with sponsors and donors. Katie is passionate about creating meaningful and successful events that further Cancer Pathways’ mission.
Taylor Silva-Kaiser
Communications Coordinator
Taylor is a recent graduate from San Jose State University with a degree in Psychology and Human Systems Integration. After moving to Seattle, she joined the Cancer Pathways team as a Program Assistant and has since advanced to Communications Coordinator.
If you’ve noticed our social media becoming more active, Taylor is the one to thank! She’s passionate about combining her love for digital design and social connection to spread evidence-based cancer education to our community.
Cindy Miller
South Sound Program Manager
Michaela Phillips
Director of Camp Sparkle and Family Program
Michaela holds a Master of Social Work degree and brings over a decade of experience supporting individuals, families, and communities through complex life transitions, crisis, and healing. She has a strong foundation in trauma-informed, equity-centered care, with experience spanning behavioral health, crisis intervention, adolescent recovery, and community-based support.
Prior to joining Cancer Pathways, Michaela held leadership roles in nonprofit workforce development, as well as founded her own life coaching practice, In Bloom Life Coaching.
Michaela is passionate about supporting caregivers, parents, and individuals navigating grief, identity shifts, and major life changes through connection and laughter. Outside of work, she values time with her family, getting outdoors, and chipping away at her many half-finished passion projects.
Jessica Oldwyn
MSW Intern
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Nathaniel Miller
Facilities Manager
Nathaniel joined Cancer pathways in September 2023 as a volunteer painting over graffiti. In mid-2025, he became Cancer Pathways’ Clubhouse Manager.
As Clubhouse Manager, Nathaniel believes that a well-cared-for space is the foundation of a strong community. Though he is a fresh face in Facilities Management, Nathaniel is driven by the tangible impact his work has on our daily mission. Whether it’s a major repair or a detailed project, he takes pride in ensuring our building is as welcoming and sturdy as the programs we house. For Nathaniel, Facilities isn’t just about maintenance; it’s about creating a safe, bright, and reliable home for our community to gather and grow.
Robert te Winkel
Finance Manager
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Group Facilitators
Ellen Bovarnick, MBA, MSW, MHP, LICSW
Support Group Facilitator
Since 2010, Ellen has facilitated groups for caregivers, the bereaved and cancer survivors for Gilda’s Club, now Cancer Pathways. In addition, she is a licensed therapist in private practice. Her focus is on supporting people in navigating the unique challenges in their lives. She draws on her training and 20+ years of experience in many treatment techniques including family systems, psychodynamic, gestalt, transactional analysis, EFT, mindfulness, bereavement and cognitive behavioral therapies in her work. She has specialized skills in working with individuals, couples and families dealing with cancer and helps them cope with the stresses that the diagnosis, treatment and/or aftermath of a chronic illness can bring.
Founder
Anna Gottlieb, MPA
Founder
Anna Gottlieb is the Founder of Gilda’s Club Seattle and former Executive Director of Cancer Pathways. In 1995, she saw an article in People Magazine about the first Gilda’s Club opening in New York City. Inspired by the family focus and the humor that thrived within a cancer support community, she was convinced that this wonderful program was needed in Seattle. Anna has spent the last 25 years pursuing this dream and providing free programs for all of those touched by cancer. Through her work and leadership at Cancer Pathways, her organization has touched the lives of over half a million people across the state of Washington and nationwide.
Prior to founding Gilda’s Club Seattle, Anna earned her BA in Social Sciences from Ohio State University and served for a year as a VISTA volunteer in Little Rock, Arkansas. She then made her way to the University of Oregon where she became a Graduate Teaching Fellow. During this time, she earned a Masters in Public Administration and International Affairs with an emphasis in health care. This led her to Washington DC, where her vast experience in public service has earned titles including Presidential Management Intern, Management Analyst in the Office of Special Investigations, Legislative Analyst with the U.S. Senate Criminal Justice Subcommittee, and Program Analyst for the National Juvenile Justice Program. After her time working for the Department of Justice, Anna transitioned to life in Seattle, where she went to work for Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center on the largest Women’s Health Initiative in the country.